Guide To Fishing At Bashan Lake

AKA: East Haddam Lake

Four miles of shoreline surround Bashan Lake, a 270-acre lake in the south-central section of Connecticut. Virtually all the surrounding land is privately owned, so public access for fishing from the bank or boating access is via the state-owned boat launch near the southeast end of the lake.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Anglers can fish for bass, trout, pickerel, catfish, bluegill and sunfish. Most amenities for camping, lodging, shopping and dining are a few miles away from the lake.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white catfish, rainbow trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, redbreast sunfish, yellow perch and chain pickerel at Bashan Lake in Connecticut.

Primary fish species residing in Bashan Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Bashan Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Bashan Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Ballakack Road #1, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Click here for a Connecticut Fishing License.